IQRA - When Allah Is With Me [Birmingham]

Hearing and feeling the majestic verses of the glorious Qur’an inspires the soul at any time. When the words of the Book of Allah are proclaimed in breath-taking fashion by a collective of incredible reciters, it becomes an occasion where hearts tremble and spirits soar.

Join us for a truly inspirational event where the beauty of the Qur’an will be transmitted in glorious and magnificent recitation. There will be Imaan-boosting words to reflect on and enhance our relationship with Allah SWT and the impact of remembering Allah SWT.

During this event, we will benefit from spiritually uplifting recitations by Shaykh Nadi Al-Hanafawi, his son Qari Mustafa Al-Hanafawi, Shaykh Amr Elaimy, as well as encouraging and motivating reminders from Ustadh Asim Khan.

So, get yourself, your family and friends in a setting that allows you to fall further in love with the Qur’an and find more ways to connect deeper with the words of Allah SWT. This is an event not to be missed, especially when it's completely FREE to attend!

SPEAKERS BIO

Ustadh Asim Khan

Ustadh Asim Khan is a Hafiz of Qur’an & an Imam for the Redbridge Islamic Centre. He is also a course instructor for the Sabeel institute, a published author of 3 book covering Tafsir and Seerah, and a social media campaigner for good causes. Ustadh Asim Khan also presents regular Islamic shows on satellite channels.

From an early age, he excelled in academic studies and gained a Master’s in Pharmacy from University College London as well as studying Arabic and Qur’anic sciences in Cairo, Egypt. Ustadh Asim Khan is well known for being able to break down and explain complex matters in an easy-to-understand, digestible format.

Shaykh Nadi Al-Hanafawi

Shaykh Nadi Al-Hanafawi, a graduate and Shaykh from Al-Azhar University, Egypt, and BQA teacher for the last 5 years Alhamdulillah. A true, humble, sincere, loving teacher and ambassador of the Qur’an.

Qari Mustafa Al-Hanafawi

BQA student Mustafa Hanafawi and son of BQA Teacher Shaykh Nadi Hanafawi, won the Q Factor 2019 Qur’an competition. Mustafa is one of our own and a huge inspiration for all our students. He comes from a family of strong Egyptian reciters on both his father and mother’s side Alhamdulillah. Aged just 12 he is a fully accomplished professional reciter of the highest standard Alhamdulillah.

Shaykh Amr Elaimy

Shaykh Amr Elsayed Ahmed Elaimy has an Ijazah in the Hafs tradition and has a mastery over the maqaamaat styles/melodies of recitation. Shaykh currently teaches at The Oltan Project and for the last 5 years has been a teacher, an imam and leads taraweeh prayers at Solihull Hub. He has taught at the Birmingham Qur’an Academy, and has recited at many events in the UK since his arrival. Shaikh Amr also teaches Arabic language, Tajweed (theory and practical), hifz and Islamic studies.

EVENT RULES:

1. Strictly no video or audio recording is allowed.

2. Please try to wear a mask to help prevent the spread of Covid-19.

3. If you have any Covid-19 symptoms, please do not attend this event.

4. Seating will be segregated and is on a first-come, first-served basis.

5. Organisers reserve the right to refuse entry or evict any individual or group at any time at the organisers discretion.

NOTE:

Food will not be served at this event, as this event is in the evening, we appreciate that some people might want to bring food with them, this is perfectly fine however please try to avoid any food which carries a strong smell as this could disturb other attendees. We will try our best to have a food stall available during the event where items can be purchased.

During the program there will be a fundraising segment in support of Islamic Help's humanitarian aid projects.